In Short:
– Heathrow Airport warns of potential delays due to a cyber-attack affecting European airports.
– Passengers should arrive early and check updates with their airlines for regular information.

Heathrow Airport has issued a warning regarding potential delays following a cyber-attack that has impacted several European airports. Passengers are advised to arrive early and check for updates with their airlines.

The cyber-attack, although primarily affecting systems in Europe, has caused ripple effects at Heathrow. Officials are working to restore normal operations as quickly as possible in coordination with European authorities.

Air Travel Impact

“It is still too early to say when the problem will be resolved,” it said.

Berlin Airport is also experiencing delays.

The attack targeted a business providing check-in and boarding systems for several airlines worldwide.

As a result, Brussels Airport staff are having to conduct manual check-in and boarding procedures due to the automated systems being down.

“This has a large impact on the flight schedule and will unfortunately cause delays and cancellations of flights,” it said in a statement on its website.

For further information on travel arrangements and logistics, please visit your respective airline’s website.

In Short:
– Trump and Starmer signed a £250 billion Tech Prosperity Deal, enhancing US-UK cooperation in technology sectors.
– Major investments include $30 billion from Microsoft and £90 billion from Blackstone for UK assets.

President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer signed a significant “Tech Prosperity Deal” at Chequers, valued at £250 billion ($340 billion).

The agreement represents the largest commercial package during a state visit, with the US committing £150 billion ($204 billion) to the UK.Starmer labelled the deal as the most substantial investment package in British history, enhancing US-UK cooperation in sectors like artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and nuclear energy.

The bulk of the investment comes from major US firms. Microsoft announced a $30 billion commitment over four years, including funds for cloud and AI infrastructure to develop a supercomputer with over 24,000 Nvidia GPUs.

Nvidia also pledged $15 billion for AI infrastructure, kicking off the Stargate UK initiative in partnership with UK companies.

Major Contributions

Investment firm Blackstone will provide £90 billion ($122 billion) over a decade across UK assets, while UK firm GSK has committed $30 billion to US research and manufacturing. The bilateral nature of these investments highlights the deal’s reciprocity.

In Short:
– FedEx Australia plans to add 55 electric vehicles to reduce carbon emissions and attract eco-friendly consumers.
– The fleet will start with 15 electric trucks in Adelaide, aiming for a fully electrified global fleet by 2040.

One of Australia’s largest delivery firms, FedEx Australia, plans to add 55 electric vans and trucks to its fleet, aiming to attract environmentally conscious businesses and consumers.

The initiative will start with 15 battery-powered trucks introduced in Adelaide, followed by rollouts in Sydney and Melbourne this year.

The announcement aligns with similar steps taken by companies like ANC Delivers and Australia Post in recent weeks.

FedEx aims to significantly reduce carbon emissions, with each eCanter truck projected to cut 13.2 tonnes of emissions over 30,000 kilometres compared to diesel vehicles.

The fleet will also include Mercedes-Benz eSprinter vans, which are expected to reduce emissions by 8.5 tonnes annually per vehicle.

Fleet Electrification

FedEx plans to expand electric vehicle use to regional depots once charging infrastructure is established. The company aims for a fully electrified global pick-up and delivery fleet by 2040.

Despite higher initial costs, long-term savings and driver demand for electric vehicles are anticipated to offset expenses.

FedEx’s move follows announcements by ANC Delivers, Australia Post, and Linfox, all making strides in electrifying transport amid growing environmental concerns.